Startup Innovation Hub Business Catalyst Incubation Program 2025

About

The Startup Innovation Hub's Business Catalyst Incubation Program 2025 offers a transformative 12-week experience for early-stage startups focused on the Blue Economy, providing expert mentorship, workshops, networking opportunities, and resources to help entrepreneurs refine their ideas and scale their businesses while fostering innovation in water-based economies.

Benefits

• Expert mentorship with industry leaders
• Workshops on business strategy and product development
• Networking opportunities with founders and investors
• Professional pitch development support
• Access to a resource library
• Free co-working space during the program
• Membership to an alumni network for ongoing support

Eligibility Criteria

• Early-stage startups (pre-seed to seed stage) with a validated idea or prototype solving a problem around Blue Economy
• Team of 3 to 5 members with at least one developer
• At least one founder must be fully committed
• Innovative solution to a real-world problem in the Blue Economy sector
• Business model with potential for high growth
• Open to startups across Nigeria, in-person participation required at Start Innovation Hub Uyo headquarters